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About the role

This research-focused post-doctoral fellowship will work on a project that integrates mental healthcare and community support into perinatal health care settings that have not traditionally provided mental health care. The fellowship is for two years with potential for an 18-month extension depending on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Work on the implementation and evaluation of two multi-component intervention arms to increase screening, treatment, and follow-up of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in outpatient perinatal care settings.
• Collaborate with state-level Perinatal Psychiatry Access Programs in a train-the-trainer model to increase scalability of the interventions.
• Receive training in integrating systems-level interventions into obstetric practice to better meet the needs of pregnant and postpartum individuals and children.
• Expand and augment integrated care through collaborations with community partners including medical societies and policymakers.
• Create feasible and scalable care delivery models, trainings, and tools for women and families to be supported by the professionals they present to, regardless of that professionals specific discipline.
• Engage in equity-focused research and contribute to innovative solutions driven by research, community partners, and other research.

Requirements

A PhD or PsyD in a health-related or field is required.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in perinatal mental health and integrated care.
• Strong research skills and a track record of publication.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Interest in working with community partners and policymakers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

The successful candidate will possess:

• Proficiency in data analysis and research methods.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Knowledge of community-based psychosocial interventions.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

No specific pay details are provided in the job posting.

Schedule

No specific schedule details are provided in the job posting.

Contact Information

To apply, send a detailed letter of interest that summarizes relevant experiences and career goals and a curriculum vitae to rebekah.getman2@umassmed.edu. Candidates invited for an interview will be asked for three letters of reference; these can be addressed to:

Nancy Byatt, DO, MS, MBA, DFAPA, FACLP
Professor with Tenure, Departments of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Population and Quantitative Health Sciences
Executive Director, Lifeline for Families Center and Lifeline for Moms Program at UMass Chan Medical School
Medical Director of Research and Evaluation, Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program (MCPAP)
for Moms
222 Maple Ave
Shrewsbury, MA 01545

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.